There are 5 ways to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherrybus
3h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain 16115
3h 45m₹170–1,400Drive 140.6 km
- Drive from Meenambakkam to Puducherrycar 140.6 km
2h 19m₹1,585–2,290Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meenambakkam to Puducherrytaxi 140.6 km
2h 19m₹3,300–4,000Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Minambakkam to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherrytrain 17644 / ...
4h 34m₹271–2,233
Meenambakkam to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Meenambakkam station to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Pondicherry via Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trisulam and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Meenambakkam and Puducherry is 160 km. The road distance is 140.6 km.
The best way to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Meenambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Meenambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Trisulam station.
The best way to get from Meenambakkam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Meenambakkam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Meenambakkam station to Pondicherry via Melmaruvathur in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Trisulam to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Minambakkam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meenambakkam to Puducherry bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Meenambakkam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meenambakkam to Puducherry is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Meenambakkam to Puducherry.
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